Former soldiers, how do feel about working in a Union environment?

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Response by LTC Stephen F. made Aug 6 at 2015 7:25 PM

2015-08-06T19:25:52-04:00

No thanks. I prefer non-union states

Response by SPC Nathan Freeman made Aug 6 at 2015 7:31 PM

2015-08-06T19:31:18-04:00

It's like having Jedi powers while everyone else is in slow motion. They resent your Jedi powers though.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Aug 6 at 2015 8:31 PM

2015-08-06T20:31:18-04:00

I worked as a machinist in a union in New Orleans (still have a number).....I could not believe how slow the crew worked....more effort was concentrated on saving energy for the bar following the shift...it was New Orleans.......

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Aug 6 at 2015 8:33 PM

2015-08-06T20:33:24-04:00

It is like working for the mob; I prefer honest work.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2015 8:42 PM

2015-08-06T20:42:04-04:00

Are you talking management or on the line?

I was a union covered employee, but they took three years to realize it and ask me to join.

I managed in both union and non union. Union is easier. There is a book answer for most everything.

Overall I didn't really see a lot of difference. But, I know there can be.

So, I would say it depends on the situation. It can be good or bad.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2015 8:46 PM

2015-08-06T20:46:06-04:00

My only experience with union workers is when we had to contract work through the local union of Detroit for set up and maintenance of a convention center that we were going to use for our Army displays for a auto show.

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Aug 6 at 2015 9:15 PM

2015-08-06T21:15:51-04:00

Never had a Union do a thing for me. I worked miracles on my own merits though...

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Aug 6 at 2015 11:46 PM

2015-08-06T23:46:43-04:00

As a Private Security Officer that has worked a lot of "Labor" issues for our Company and Clients, I'm sure the Union Hate My Guts and I understand but I also Respect them and what they have done for our country and quality of life in this country for both Union and Non-Union Folks. Not sure that I would be Cut Out for "Union" but having served on 2 Nuclear Ships Built and Maintained in the Shipyard by Union Folks, I respect the Quality of their Work and their glowing safety record in the Shipyards that I was in.